On Sun, Dec 05, 2010 at 07:58:34PM +0100, MERIGHI Marcus wrote:
> When I use ``login -f $USER'' in default shell I am prompted for
> ``Password:''. What am I getting wrong about login(1) saying:
>
> -f The -f option is used when a user name is specified to indicate
> that proper authentication has already been done and that no
> password need be requested. This option may only be used by the
> superuser or when an already logged in user is logging in as
> themselves.
>
> (It works as expected when run as root or with sudo, though)
>
> Please hit me with the clue stick!
>
> Bye,
> Marcus
You fall into the "Note that if login is invoked by a non-root user,
it will execute su(1) in login emulation mode instead." case.
I believe this is a documentation error.
-Otto
